IBM Power Server Model

Also known as: Power server model, IBM Power model, IBM server model

An IBM Power Server model identifies a specific class of IBM Power hardware, but the actual buying fit depends on configuration and feature codes.

IBM Power server model refers to the specific model designation within an IBM Power system family. Model searches are used by buyers comparing current Power 11, Power 10, refurbished Power 9, and older IBM Power hardware.

The model alone does not settle a fit question. All of these affect whether a given model suits an IBM i, AIX, or Linux workload:

Processor activations
Memory
Storage
Adapters
Tape support
Power supplies
Firmware
Operating system compatibility
Maintenance coverage

See also IBM machine type and IBM feature code.

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